Basketball

The Dolphins banked on an explosive fourth quarter run to pull away and thrash the Pandas, 96-83, in the 5th Season of BBC at Atillo Gym in Punta Princesa, Cebu City.

Andrei Kevin Sanchez Cainglet scattered 14 of his team-high 24 points during a blast in the final quarter that turned things around for the Dolphins, which proved to be more than enough cushion as they cruised to their second win in as many games. The Pandas fell short after an impressive opener victory against the Stallions, 85-81.

The Dolphins spoiled yet another hair-raising performance from the veteran-like rookie sensation Pangkoy with 34 points, 22 rebounds, 3 shot blocks and an assist. Pangkoy displayed all-heart throughout the game with his brilliance in both ends on the floor. The Pandas were undermanned after missing the services of Yoyoy Ralloma, Kimjo Christian Osorno, Henderson Go, Jezbu Ace, Darkstar Borden and Dhan Soliva due to prior engagements.

Hot-shooting rookie from the Dolphins RyanJane Abapo chipped in 12 points all from beyond the arc. Anthony Ariel Caruzca and Max Rolf Steinbach came off the bench to add 12 and 10 respectively for Dolphins, which had all of their players contributing at least 2 points each. The dynamic backcourt duo of Gibson Bediña Galan and JJ Baron combined for 36 points. The Pandas failed to distribute the ball as much as they did in their previous outing with only 15 assists. Jon Mansueto added 10 points for Pandas.

With the victory, Dolphins remains unbeaten and they will face the defending champions Team 3 Stallions next Saturday.

For the second straight game, the Bunnies struggled to put up a fight as they were drubbed by the defending champions Team 3 Stallions, 81-71, Saturday night at the Atillo Gym in Punta Princesa, Cebu.

It was a battle of halves where the Bunnies dominated the entire first half with Vernon Gee Samonte Legaspi,Anvoigen Solon, Ken Saceda and Clint Caritan waxed hot early beyond the arc. They were completely unstoppable in the first half after almost connecting all shots.

However, it was a complete turn around in the second half when Stallions playing coach GeorgeMichael Ralloma showed coaching brilliance and his team displayed resilient defense led by their old reliables Gian Irvin Louie Arizobal, Edward Villasencio Solon, JL Abellana Lascuna and Ken Mark Vicen Gonzales. The towering duo of Jm Cortes and Don Flores Epe combined for 8 shot blocks.

The do-it-all forward Gian Arizobal had another all around game for the Stallions with 13 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 steals. The former Team 1 Dolphins veterans now with the Stallions Rob D. Llenes and Luis Ricardo Coyoca combined for 23 points and a solid performance for the veteran playmaker Ken Mark Gonzales with 9 points, 6 assists and 3 steals. To sum it up, it was the excellent ball movement and team defense that does it for the defending champions. Although the Bunnies out-rebounded the Stallions, 48-43, it was the extra pass that matters the most, 21-12 for the Stallions.

The Stallions had 19 steals and 11 shot blocks while the Bunnies only had 11 steals and 2 shot blocks. The Stallions was top scored by Edward Solon with 19 points. While the trio of Prex, Vernon and Clint led the way for the Bunnies with 13 and 12 respectively.

of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters VS Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. Watched how Rain or Shine battle their way up to steal the victory and grab the first series against crowd darling, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel

It took three overtimes to finish the job for San Miguel Beermen, overcoming Thorton’s huge 69 points performance, 131-127.

The Beermen controlled majority in the regulation, just when they thought they had the upper hand, NLEX Road Warriors made a rally to bring the game closer. With all scored tied and few seconds left, Thorton made an impossible three point shot to send the game to overtime.

The first Overtime was a see-saw match and both teams failed to seal it in the first extra period. The second overtime is the same, still both squad refuses to give up and answers each of the opponent’s basket.

NLEX, had the chance to seal the game in the second overtime, but Al Thorton’s dunk did not count, and the game was sent to third overtime. Thorton was hesitant to throw the ball up in the air because Junmar was there, and might block his shot. Sadly, his dunk did not make it in time, with a difference of split seconds only.

On the third overtime, San Miguel Beermen relied to the MVP Junmar Fajardo to deliver some goods. They took the early upper hand and never looked back. Although, NLEX made the game close, but there wasn’t enough gas for them to grab the victory.

Al Throton had a monster performance, with 69 points and 19 rebounds. Sean Anthony backed up Thorton’s performance with his own 24 points and 18 boards, while San Miguel Beermen was led by Tyler Wilkerson with 58 points and 13 rebounds. Cabagnot and Fajardo delivered the goods for the Beermen two. Alex, contributed 20 points and dished out 11 assists, while Fajardo chipped in 18 points and grabbed 16 rebounds.

A complete SMB line up is not enough to beat the crowd darling, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 110-84, and clinched semifinals berth.

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel showed dominance throughout the game, pounding the AFC champs, with Jeffers and Slaughter leading the way for the Gin Kings. Chris Ellis, bounce back big time scoring 15 points.

San Miguel’s import, Tyler Wilkerson, was fumbled by foul trouble, resulting to spending more time in the bench during the first half. Ginebra used this to their advantage and started to pull away.

Even if Wilkerson was experiencing foul trouble, he still managed to led SMB in scoring. JunMar Fajardo, who is back, after sitting out some games, contributed 14 points.

Mahindra Enforcers surprised the top seed Meralco Bolts, when they controlled majority of the game. But the Bolts used a late rally to turn the tides in favor to them, and manage to grab the victory, 94-86.

The Enforcers tried to play spoilers, but the Meralco Bolts, unleash a barrage of runs to turn and eight point deficit to an eight point lead, making a 16-0 run.

With the win, the Bolts strengthen their spot as the top-seed team in the conference and move them closer to earning the outright semis berth.

Cliff Hodge made some crucial plays during their run, while Alalapg and Amer sank down three pointers apiece to spark the late rally.

Hodge lead the scoring for the Bolts with 25 points, while Mahindra Enforcers was led by 20 points and 13 rebounds.